THE ART OF WELDING
P6 HW
PN-0110008 Rev. 12 7-100
Warning: hot surfaces – Risk
of burns.
Do not touch welded or fl ame-cut components with
bare hands. If such components have to be handled,
use the appropriate tools and/or wear welders’
gloves, thick and insulated, to prevent any burns.
Allow the components to cool before handling them
or welding them.
Risk of burns to the eyes
or the skin due to fl ying
sparks.
Wear gloves or leather gauntlets to protect your •
hands and lower arms.
Wear an apron or gaiters to protect your legs, •
knees and forefoot.
Wear a mask (headband-type, hand-held or elec-•
tronic mask) or goggles fi tted with a suitable fi l-
ter.
Use safety shields to protect nearby workers.•
Wear garments with long cotton or woollen •
sleeves, preferably free from any traces of oil or
grease. Do not wear clothing made from synthetic
fabrics.
Tie a scarf around your neck and button the neck •
of the protective clothing.
Wear welders’ safety boots.•
Risk of excessive heat or fi re.
Maintain the equipment at the electrical worksta-•
tion in good operating condition, particularly the
cables carrying the feed and return current.
Maintain a minimum distance of 6 metres be-•
tween the welding equipment and any greasy, in-
fl ammable or dust-laden materials.
Use safety shields to protect nearby workers.•
Risk of explosion.
These risks are associated with the use and handling
of gas cylinders and fl ying sparks.
Do not use damaged cylinders.•
Store the cylinders in a well-ventilated area and •
restrict access to anyone other than authorised
personnel.
Never exceed a temperature of 55 ºC while stor-•
ing or using the cylinders.
Clearly identify empty cylinders to distinguish •
them from full ones.
Protect the cylinders from extremes of tempera-•
ture (ice, sunlight, sparks, etc.).
Check the connectors and hoses at regular inter-•
vals.
Use protective shields.•
Risk of serious injury caused
by rotating parts.
Do not place your hands near fans or any moving •
parts.
Keep all safety shields closed or in the ‘safety’ •
position.
Risk of exposure to magnetic
fi elds.
The distance between the welding circuit and the
brain is of fundamental importance.
Never coil the cables around your body and cer-•
tainly not around your shoulders.
Advise your immediate superior if you are wearing •
a heart pacemaker. The interference generated by
the circuit requires special protective measures,
which must be applied in consultation with the
company doctor.
The operator must ensure
that no-one is exposed to the
hazardous area.
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